1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 6% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,850 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Clutch line has blown, causing the vehicle to completely shut down. Dealer replaced the short block which only temporarily remedied the problem. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #832502, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 25% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 33% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 19 | 9% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 8 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 | 46 | 15% |
| 1994 | 3 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 5 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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